Peter Jacobs AUST wins the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon, Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon 2012, Kailua-Kona Hawaii, October 13 2012. Photo: Delly / Sportshoot. News & Racing The 2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs On The Comeback Trail In The Goldfields Of Australia 2012 IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs kicks off his quest for a second world title at IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat, joined by top competitors in a strong field of elite triathletes. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Luke McKenzie rode himself into the record books at Ironman Western Australia. News & Racing Luke McKenzie And Sarah Piampiano Create History At Sunsmart Ironman Western Australia At today's SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia Luke McKenzie etched his name in triathlon history by recording the fastest ever time for an IRONMAN on Australian soil. The previous record of 7:57:44 was set by three time world champion Craig Alexander at IRONMAN Melbourne in 2012. It's a By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Million Dollar Triathlon Baby – Photo credit: Delly Carr / Bahrain ENDURANCE Media Daniela Ryf creates triathlon history with a million dollar payday 05 December 2015 – Daniela Ryf claimed the crown at the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship in Bahrain today, winning not only the title but also making history as triathlon's first “million-dollar babyâ€. The Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship was the last of the three races By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Luke McKenzie – Photo Credit: image Delly Carr / IRONMAN News & Racing Short Priced Favourites For Sunsmart Ironman Western Australia Pre-race favorites Luke McKenzie and Sarah Piampiano are set to conclude their 2015 seasons at IRONMAN Western Australia, targeting key qualifying points and a strong performance. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Elite triathlete Matthew-Isbister interviewed after his last win Matthew Isbister headlines this Sundays Queensland Gatorade Triathlon Series at Raby Bay Australia's leading and largest triathlon series, Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody (Gatorade QTS), is back at Raby Bay this Sunday, 6th December for the last round of 2015. The central Brisbane location, with plenty of vantage points for spectators makes the Raby Bay loc By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody is back at Raby Bay this Sunday Australia's leading and largest triathlon series, Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody (Gatorade QTS), is back at Raby Bay this Sunday, 6th December for the last round of 2015. The central Brisbane location, with plenty of vantage points for spectators makes the Raby Bay loc By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Photo Credit: Jeff Akers News & Racing Sydney’s Hills Trithlon Club six race series in full swing One of Sydney's and Australia's largest triathlon Clubs the Hills Triathlon Club stages a six race series at the Penrith International Regatta Centre where the Nepean Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney is held each year. This facitlity provides the triathlon community with a By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Photo Credit: Delly Carr / Ironman.com Some fast long course triathletes ready to take on the 2015 SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia Some of the best triathletes in the world will contest the 2015 SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia Busselton, WA (December 3, 2015) – A stellar men's field will contest this year's SunSmart IRONMAN®  Western Australia while Dutch star Yvonne Van Vlerken will be looking for redemption By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Photo credit: Courtesy In2Adventure News & Racing Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack dominate TreX Victorian Champs from start to finish Off-road triathlon specialists Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack claim 2015 TreX Victorian Championships in Bendigo to take overall series lead. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Annabel Luxford and David Mainwaring claim IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney titles In Penrith today Wollongong’s David Mainwaring claimed his first IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon title while Melbourne-based Annabel Luxford stopped Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen’s winning streak at five For the second race in a row young gun Jake Montgomery, also from Wollongong, fell short of recording his first IRONMAN By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Tim Berkel celebrates another outstanding victory – Photo Credit: Delly Carr / Ironman.com News & Racing Tim Van Berkel and Caroline Steffen to headline Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney Fresh off wins at the Sunshine Coast, Steffen and van Berkel seek to extend their success in Penrith, looking for strong finishes to their seasons at the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney race. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing X-ADVENTURE, Dunsborough 2016 entries open Entries have opened for the 2016 edition of annual X-Adventure, an off-road triathlon in the stunning Dunsborough area in South West, Western Australia, over the weekend of 16-17 April 2016. X-Adventure is the ideal mix of triathlon and adventure racing; combining ocean swimming, trail running and m By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing HUGE PROFESSIONAL FIELD CHASING GOLD IN IRONMAN 70.3 BALLARAT A field of 42 elite athletes, including Luke Bell and former world champion Pete Jacobs, will compete at the IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat in the historic Victorian city on 13 December. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Jodie Swallow – Photo credit: Delly Carr | Bahrain ENDURANCE Media Caroline Steffen squares up for another 70.3 title, Jodie Swallow looking to bury Phuket demons. 26 November 2015 -Â The Bahrain Endurance 13 are heading into their penultimate races of the year culminating in the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship next week. The warrior princess Caroline Steffen hopes to extend her winning streak over the half distance at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney. Power By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Elements Resort in Slovakia, home to Challenge Family’s newest race, Challenge Samorin News & Racing CHALLENGE FAMILY LAUNCHES CHALLENGE SAMORIN, SLOVAKIA CHALLENGEÂ FAMILY is joining forces with one of the most prestigious sporting facilities in Europe to bring the global triathlon series to Slovakia in 2016. CHALLENGEÂ Å AMORÃN was announced today at Elements Resort together with a multi-day sports festival that will take place on 15-21 August. CHA By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing DALIAN WANDA GROUP ANNOUNCES WANDA SPORTS: INTEGRATES INFRONT SPORTS & MEDIA AND IRONMAN Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd., one of the leading Chinese conglomerates and China's largest investor in cultural and entertainment sector, has announced today that Infront Sports & Media and IRONMAN will be integrated in a newly formed entity named Wanda Sports Holding Co., Ltd. This announ By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing IRONMAN OFFICIALLY PART OF WANDA GROUP AS ACQUISITION IS FINALISED As announced in August, Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanda Groupâ€), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, reached an agreement to acquire IRONMAN from Providence Equity Partners. Today, that transaction is complete and IRONMAN is now fully owned by the Wanda Group. “The acquisiti By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Luke McKenzie is ecstatic as he crosses the line CAIRNS AIRPORT IRONMAN CAIRNS NAMED IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS CAIRNS, Qld/TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced that the Cairns Airport IRONMAN® Cairns triathlon has been named the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship for the next three years. It will become one of five IRONMAN Regional Championship races, joining the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN N By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Nutrition What a Professional Triathlete Eats: A Day in the Life of Meredith Kessler Discover how pro triathlete Meredith Kessler balances fueling, indulgence and performance with a personalised approach to nutrition and a focus on consistency and moderation. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing CHALLENGE FAMILY ANNOUNCES FINAL DETAILS OF EUROPEAN PRIZE PURSE BONUS 18 NOVEMBER 2015 “Challenge Family today finalised the details of its end-of-season bonus structure for professional athletes racing CHALLENGE FAMILY European races in 2016. This initiative provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for a share of a ‚¬140,000 end-of-season bonus. The bonus will pay five deep for By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Meredith Kessler victorious at Ironman Taupo 2015 – Photo Credit: Delly Carr / Ironman News & Racing American IRONMAN star Meredith Kessler returns to happy hunting ground for Ironman 7.30 Taupo Four-time IRONMAN New Zealand winner Meredith Kessler leads a strong field at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo on December 12, featuring top athletes from around the world. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Caroline Steffen – Photo Credit: Delly Carr / Ironman News & Racing TIM VAN BERKEL AND CAROLINE STEFFEN TO HEADLINE IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY Swiss superstar Caroline Steffen will look to continue her unbeaten run over the IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® distance at the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney later this month. A win in Western Sydney would be Steffen’s sixth in a row this year after she claimed IRONMAN 70.3 titles at By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Josh Amberger on his way to winning the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney To Host 2017 Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship Heads To Australia For The First Time SYDNEY, Australia/TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2015) IRONMAN today announced that the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® Asia-Pacific Championship triathlon will be held in Western Sydney. As a result of the substantial growth of triathlon and By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Crushing Wins For Luke Bell And Rebekah Keat At Challenge Shepparton Australian’s Luke Bell and Rebekah Keat recorded crushing victories at their hometown race at CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON yesterday, both setting up the wins on the bike leg, thriving in the windy conditions. A cool start to the day turned into a smoking hot one for Bell, exiting the swim with By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
